Kirby Risk - 1st Shift - Material Handler

Located in Lafayette, IN

Salary: $17.00

Material Handler

 

1st shift - $17.00/hr                       

 

Reports To: Shipping Supervisor/ Receiving Supervisor/ Team Lead                             

 

Position Summary:   Performs duties related to the receiving of incoming material from vendors, customers, and other Kirby Risk Corporation locations.

 

 

Essential Job Functions (include but are not limited to):

• Verifies the accuracy of incoming material quantities with Bill of Freight and packing slip.
• Follows departmental procedures to enter packing slip quantities into the computer system.
• Documents discrepancies between incoming material and the P. O.
• Receives incoming/returned material from customers.
• Labels all incoming material appropriately (System Software #, Returns, Customer Supplied Product, etc.)
• Maintains and organizes all inventory storage locations, including materials received for repairs and stock.
• Participates in cross-training opportunities as assigned.
• Communicates with the Quality and Purchasing Departments on all returned and damaged material.
• Follows department procedures in resolving material discrepancies
• Interprets MRP reports.
• Strives for continuous improvement by using Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles.
• Provides backup transport of customer materials to or from KR location.
• Follows all company policies and procedures Sustains housekeeping standards in accordance with Service Center appearance guidelines.
• Maintains the Service Center to internal safety standards and OSHA compliance.

• In addition to the essential duties and responsibilities listed above, all positions are also responsible for:
• Meeting company standards pertaining to quantity and quality of work performed on an ongoing basis, performing all work-related tasks in a manner that is in compliance with all Company policies and procedures.
• Adhering to Company policies, procedures, and directives regarding standards of workplace behavior in completing job duties and assignments while maintaining regular and timely attendance.

 

 

 

 

Education/Specialized Knowledge/Skills/Experience Required:

• High School diploma/GED or equivalent work experience
• Previous shipping/receiving experience is preferred.

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills; ability to handle multiple tasks/priorities

• Previous forklift experience; Current forklift certification
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal, leadership, and customer contact skills
• Strong telephone etiquette
• Demonstrates computer skills and aptitude; Microsoft Office preferred

• Computer / Label Printer / Copy Machine / Calculator / Telephone / Fax Machine

Braiding Machine / Injection Molder / Calibration Machine / Air Wrenches/ Tools*

• Pallet jack/ Forklift / Crane / Flatbed Truck **
• Scale/ All equipment related to area

• Ability to detect and correct quality problems

• Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
• Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
• Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.

 

 

 

Work Environment:

• Mostly indoors, a controlled temperature environment. An employee could be required to go to a customer site.

• Ability to work in a manufacturing work environment with a variety of noise levels including high to moderate noise due to hand tools, machinery, heavy equipment, alarms, and general conversations.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Ability to work within a department with several people
• Ability to work in a team environment and communicate in a reasonable manner.

 

 

Safety Requirements:

• Immediately report incidents involving injury, illness, or property damage.
• Report safety hazards.

• Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) as instructed by the immediate supervisor.

• Comply with all company safety policies, procedures, rules, and best practices.

• Refuse any unsafe task or operation.

• Participate in safety meetings and training.

• Be constantly aware of personal safety and that of coworkers.
• Ability to safely and effectively use and operate hand tools such as soldering iron, heat gun, power tools, and other equipment required for work.

 

 

Physical Requirements:  

• Ability to push, pull, lift, and carry up to 50 lbs.

• Stand for extended periods of time
• Bend, stoop, reach, and shift positions frequently
• Employees are frequently required to stand and walk.

• Ability to safely move throughout the production floor.
• Flexible to work shifts, overtime, and weekends when required

• Ability to push, pull, and carry up to 50 lbs.

• Ability to differentiate color variations
• Ability to stand and work with arms at or above shoulder height for extended periods of time 

• Ability to stand for the duration of the assigned shift
• Able to lift floor to waist, lift waist to shoulder, and lift floor to up to 72”
• Able to reach 72” to operate the Braider*
• Make coordinated arm, hand, and finger movements

• Ability to use hand tools requiring grasping, pinching, twisting, pushing, and pulling motions **

• Use hands repetitively to operate, finger, handle or feel standard production equipment; and reach with hands and arms.
• Ability to safely move throughout the production floor.
• Flexible to work shifts, overtime and weekends when required

 

Training to be completed within 6 Months:

·         Kirby Risk Orientation	·         Company Business System Software
·         Diversity Training ·         Lean Manufacturing; Six Sigma Orientation ·         Understanding of the vision, goals, and objectives of the plant	·         Internal Safety Training Standards ·         Successfully complete continuing education required to maintain knowledge of systems and programs.

Certificates/Licenses:

• Forklift certification*
• Valid driver's license*
• Crane certification*

 

*As needed

** Selected individuals

 

 

Critical Competencies/Performance Standards:

·         Customer Focus	·         Job knowledge
·         Adaptability / Flexibility	·         Dependability
·         Integrity / Ethics	·         Teamwork

 

 

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